To help you get the sleep you need, engage in behaviors that are conducive to sleep and avoid bad behaviors. If you are having a hard time sleeping try not to drink stimulates, don’t face a clock, your phone should be on silent and if you can’t fall asleep within 30 minutes you should get…
In the United States over the few decades we have seen a significant increase in the incidence of chronic diseases. The term “chronic disease” is a big umbrella term for a multitude of diseases including asthma, cardiovascular disease, obesity, alcohol addiction, cancer, diabetes, and more. Chronic diseases, when not properly managed, pose a significant burden…
“If you’re tired of starting over, stop giving up.” – Unknown
Did you know occupational noise-induced hearing loss has become the most compensated occupation hazard. The risk of recreational noise, such as that from music and other entertainment sources, is increasing globally among young people.
We all want to look younger but the fountain of youth has yet to be discovered. A facelift can take years off your appearance but it is major surgery – something not everyone is interested in undergoing for a variety of reasons. Injections and fillers have grown in popularity because they offer an array of…
DC Ranch Family Medicine Health Tip: Immunization is also a key strategy to ensure global health and to respond to the threat of emerging infections such as pandemic influenza. Immunization prevents deaths every year in all ages groups from diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), and measles. It is one of the most successful and cost-effective…
Did you know a large number of studies have been performed over the last two decades to assess whether mobile phones pose a potential health risk. To date, no adverse health effects have been established as being caused by mobile phone use.
DC Ranch Family Medicine Health Tip: If you over-indulged during the holidays and failed to manage your diabetes, now is the time to get back on track. For diabetics, maintaining a low A1-C is of utmost importance. Your A1-C indicates how well your glucose is under control – if your A1-C level is elevated, it…
Did you know measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It remains an important cause of death among young children globally, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine.
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker
Children and teenagers need adequate sleep for proper development and mood. If your child does not get enough sleep on one or two occasions, you might just have a grumpy or disobedient child on your hands. When children are young it is important to set a consistent bedtime routine. The best way to begin winding…
Did you know behaviors also remain important in older age. Strength training to maintain muscle mass and good nutrition can both help to preserve cognitive function, delay care dependency, and reverse frailty.
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